LEOPARD LINK January 2020 Principal's Message: Dear Parents and Students-Larsen Elementary
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LEOPARD LINK
January 2020
Principal’s Message:
Dear Parents and Students-
We had such an amazing December here at Larsen. It was
so great to visit with families at SEP Conferences, and celebrate all of the great things your
kids are learning and doing. It was also a great month because of the generosity of community
members, to give to all of our students this winter season. We were so grateful as a staff to
see so much support and help given.
Just another cold weather reminder. Please send your kids in warm gear. We like to
get the students outside as much as possible so that they get a chance to play and enjoy the
fresh air. The app that we use to determine whether we will have an inside or outside day
is Purple Air. 32 degrees is an outside day, between 20-32 degrees is a choice day,, and
under 20 degrees is an inside day. Please let us know if you have any concerns.
A couple of calendar items to take note of are the District Development Day on January
10th. There will be no school for students on this day. On Tuesday, January 28th we will be
having a Larsen School Zupas’ Night. This is not a mandatory activity, but for those who are
unfamiliar with this night, it is where a portion of the proceeds spent during dinner time hours,
will go to Larsen School. More information will be coming. Feel free to participate if it is
something that interests your family.
If your family wasn’t able to attend our last PTA Sponsored, Classic Skate Night, just take
note that the final skate night for this school year will be held on Monday, February 3rd from
5:30-8:30pm. Hopefully this will give you enough advance notice to arrange schedules and join us
in the fun.
Have an enjoyable holiday season with your family. School will resume on Thursday,
January 2nd.
-Mrs. Thomas
PTA NEWS AND EVENTS
Thank you all so much for a fun Book Fair. Thank you to all you awesome volunteers that
helped set it up and keep it running all week. We earned enough Scholastic dollars to give each
student a book for Parents and Pastries. Our next Book Fair will be in April and it will be the buy
one get one free.
Box tops have changed, instead of clipping you just scan your receipt. Check out how to sign
up here https://www.boxtops4education.com/
We also have an Amazon Smile account. Please add our school, especially while you are doing
your Christmas shopping.
smile.amazon.com/ch/87-0549045
Upcoming Dates
*Jan 3rd birthday table. Come celebrate your students birthday during their lunch time. All
January birthdays.
*Jan 6th PTA meeting @ 1:15
*Feb 3rd Classic Skate Night 5:30-8:30
*Dec 2nd PTA meeting @ 2:15
*Dec 9-13 Scholastic Book Fair
We are always looking for more volunteers. If you have any questions or would like to
be added to our email list feel free to contact me. Tiffany Hawkins 801-404-2133,
tiffanymcb@hotmail.com
STUDENT “SPOT” LIGHTS
December Leopard Leaders
Best Lunchroom Behavior
Best Hallway Behavior
Respectful to Adults
Legends of the Leap
Students will be working on both individual and class goals. Leopard Leaders will
be chosen and honored from each class in the school. Leopard Leaders are those
students who are exemplifying good leadership qualities and treating students and staff
with respect. Our school attributes are as follows: Leopard Leaders, Accept All, Respect
Self, Show Success, Empower Others, and Notice Needs.
Class goals for December are the class that knows their phone numbers the
best, the class that follows school wide and class procedures well, and also the class voted
friendliest class, by the other students
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH ❖ Jan.. 2nd: School Resumes ❖ Jan. 6th: 9am-School Community Council ❖ Jan. 6th: 1:15pm-PTA Meeting ❖ Jan. 7th: Fire Drill in the Afternoon ❖ Jan. 10th: District Development Day-No School for students ❖ Jan. : PTA Meeting at 3pm ❖ Jan. 20th: Martin Luther King Holiday- No School ❖ Dec. 20th: Sing Around the Tree with Guest at 1pm CHRISTMAS BREAK- School Resumes on Thursday, January 2
* Just A Reminder *
Please make sure to relink you Perks membership account at Macey's grocery store to
Larsen Elementary. Last year our school received the highest amount of $10,000
thanks to all you wonderful parents. Here is what Macey's says about the program:
"School Cents is our way of giving back and supporting our communities' education
system. The School Cents program is run through Macey's Perks® program allowing us
to electronically track the rewards each school earns. Your school will earn one
percent* of every purchase made by its supporters."
Here is the link if you have any further questions:
http://maceys.com/school-cents
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
e know that to put first
In November, we learned about Habit #3, First Things First. W
things first we should:
● Identify priorities
● Work before play
● Using a calendar or planner will help organize your time
● Take action to achieve goals
Mrs. Shumway used the analogy of putting big rocks and tiny pebbles into a jar. The
only way they all fit was to put all the big rocks in first and then add the tiny pebbles.
This is like making sure all the important things are taken care of first, like, family time,
reading and math practice, quality sleep, eating healthy food, etc. After those important
things are taken care of, there is still time for fun things like video games and movies.
As we press forward into the holiday season, parents often notice that things are a little
“off” for their children. They describe an increase in behavioral concerns and increased
states of agitation. This is especially true if your child has experienced some form of
trauma. Maintaining routines through seasons of what seems unpredictable to a child
will be very helpful. Reviewing the week’s schedule and upcoming activity allows them
time to mentally prepare for any disruptions.
Loud noises, bright lights and crowds can also trigger a sensory overload. Monitoring
exposure to these things will be helpful and there’s no shame in leaving an event early if
your children are agitated.
Take a moment, slow down, limit sensory input, and maintain your regular routine as
much as possible will make the holidays just a little bit easier for everyone!
Counselor Contact Information:
Roxanne Shumway
roxanne.shumway@nebo.edu
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